Ladies linen slip dress

This casual, uncomplicated half-bar dress was inspired by the vareuse, the classic French fishing shirt. Accordingly, the dress is worked with a collar and an insert with buttoned slit. The button that closes the slit at the neckline together with a loop is made of bamboo. The fabric is perfect for the cut: linen has a smooth, firm feel, it has a cooling effect when worn and it is breathable, making it very comfortable in the summer. Two patch pockets hold small items for everyday use. The torso hem of the unlined dress is worked with small side slits.

Tellingly, “armor” is the Breton word for sea, and “lux” cannot mean anything else than the magic light at Brittany’s coast. In keeping with their brand’s name, Armor lux design many of their jumpers and shirts, dresses, trousers, hats, caps and scarves in a maritime style. The company, based in Quimper and founded by a Swiss at the end of the 1930s, combines simple, comfortable cuts, classic colours and uncompromising quality of materials and craft. The main production facility is still the company’s headquarter in France while, to a small extent, branches in Madagascar and Tunisia support the production.

Staining of light-coloured clothing, furniture and other objects is possible.